Experiments on hybrid food crops
Experiments in development of hybrid food and fodder
crop seeds are gathering pace. Federal agencies, tasked
with agricultural research and research wings of
agricultural.........................Details
Biofuels are not a green alternative to fossil fuels
Although some forms of bioenergy can play a helpful
role,dedicat- ing land specifically for generating
bioenergy...............Details
GM crops could put food security goal at stake
A common fear that lurks in the minds of people around
the world is that if a country’s food production relies
excessively on supply of seeds and other
inputs.........................................Details
GM crops criticism
unscientific
Science and technology skeptics have always rejected
scientific break-throughs in the history of human
progress. In recent times we have seen these skeptics
oppose polio vaccinations,DNA test- ing as evidence in
criminal cases.....................................Details
Niche market for
biomass power
In the
last week of December, the Punjab government added a new
dimension to agri-business when it signed a memorandum of
understanding for 15MW biomass power plant with Universal
Biomass Energy Limited of
India..........................................Details
Ancient agricultural
traditions like seed saving could replace disastrous GMO
practices
Practically everything
we have all been told about the supposed benefits of
biotechnology is false, at least as far as its necessity and
usefulness in agriculture is concerned.....................Details
Big Agriculture
creating new generation of antibiotic- resistant superbugs
A group of Canadian and
French scientists have uncovered more evidence that
prolific use of antibiotics in animal agriculture is
contributing...........................................................Details
Challenges to Biotechnology in
Pakistan— II
The establishment and
development of bio-energy production also needs
biotechnological tools at the grass root level. Similar
facilities have already been established in developed
and some developing
countries...............................................................Details
Biochar: A farmer friendly organic
compound
Climate change is widely
spread and recognized as serious threat to human society
and natural ecosystems. Emission of various gases,
anthropogenic activities are
responsible..................Details
Plant genetic engineering is in
progress
Genetically-modified
plants have the potential to solve many of the world’s hunger
and malnutrition problems, and to help protect and preserve the
environment.......................................
Details
Experts call for promotion of Bio
technology in agriculture sector
The experts including
international biotechnologists here called for promotion of
bio-technology in the agricultural sector for ensuring food
security to the increasing population........................Details
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